I am a social studies teacher and in my classroom, The Highway of History, we attempt to explore the continuous ribbon of happenings, one after another, the become the mile markers of “historical events” that influence our lives. As Miles of History, I facilitate their journey. I love what I do and I love middle schoolers!

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

I would love to have a classroom of exploration. Students doing their own thing, figuring out how our current unit impacted the people the time and how it still echoes today. History doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes – Mark Twain (maybe!)Also, my ideal classroom would be an environment where students felt safe being wrong. I had a student tell me, “I don’t want to answer because what if I’m wrong?” Ideally, students should acknowledge errors but not dwell, not suffer because of them.

If you were to lead a session at Edcamp, what would it be about?

I’m not sure. Something historical. Something in which I could wear a hat. Probably integrating photography and videography into the modern classroom.

Supporting teachers in their professional goals to grow as educators. Actually, teachers do not view their goals as professional, but as personal. Teachers teach to change lives because they want to, not because they have to. Therefore, I must have one of the best jobs in the world.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

My ideal classroom/school would be one in which every learner believed he or she can be successful. Not just at school, but in life. A growth mindset is the key to lifelong learning.

If you were to lead a session at Edcamp, what would it be about?

Why all the graded papers? Daily work and homework in the secondary classroom.

I am a certified Whole Brain Teaching instructor and the Core Knowledge Coordinator for the national organization, and I present workshops for schools interested in WBT. I’m also a National DonorsChoose Teacher Ambassador and give workshops to help teachers set up grants for their classrooms! But mainly, I love sharing books with some pretty great kids!

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

My ideal classroom is filled with children talking and sharing, and choosing what they read. The kids are engaged from the minute I greet them at the door, asking questions and teaching each other. And… the room is overflowing with books!

I am involved in a lot of great things in education! I work with a number of partners and through grants to ensure access to early childhood programming – Early Birds/Smart Start in the Schools, Parents as Teachers, childcare programming for teen parents. I also support early childhood teachers PK-1st grade in the district.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

My ideal school/classroom looks like students and teachers engaging in the learning process. I love seeing the joy of learning happening in the classroom.

I work with Teachers and Administrators on technology integration. My team and I work hard to change the culture in buildings to accept and implement the use of technology in an innovative, purposeful, and intentional way.

What does your ideal school or classroom look like?

My ideal learning environment would be one where students learn in a climate that supports them right where they are. A place where they feel safe to take risks and make mistakes. An environment where students are actively engaged in learning that that allows them to construct there knowledge and understanding. A place where project-based or problem-based learning is the norm. A place where technology isn’s “just one more thing to do” but rather technology as an embedded piece we do with everything. A place where students are the constructors of knowledge and the teacher is a facilitator.